Criterion Collection: Before The Rain / (ws)

Before The Rain/ dvd [us-version, Regio 1 [US-Version, Regio 1]
Criterion Collection: Before The Rain / (ws)

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Description:Shot in Macedonia and London, "Before the Rain" is a haunting study of war and it's tragic consequences especially when the fighting occurs between neighbors. Divided into three sections, the connection between seemingly disparate events and people only becomes clear at the film's end. In "Words," a pure and innocent Macedonian monk breaks his vows in order to hide an Albanian girl accused of murder. Director Milcho Manchevski Star Katrin Cartlidge, Gregoire Colin, Rade Serbedzija Special Features: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78 Audio: Dolby Digital Stereo - Albanian, English, Macedonian, Serbian Subtitles - English - Optional Additonal Release Material: Audio Commentary - 1. Milcho Manchevski - Director 2. Annette Insdorf - Film Critic Interview - Rade Serbedzija - Actor Trailers - Theatrical Trailer Text/Photo Galleries: Essay - Ian Christie - Film Scholar Gallery - Stills Galleries of Manchevski's Photographs and On-Set Shots Runtime: 113 minutes.
"Before The Rain" is a powerful and visually stunning film directed by Milcho Manchevski, released in 1994. This Criterion DVD edition brings the acclaimed Macedonian drama to your home collection with exceptional picture and sound quality. Set against the backdrop of war-torn Macedonia, the film weaves together three interconnected stories exploring themes of love, violence, and fate. The narrative structure is innovative, moving non-linearly through time to reveal how lives are intertwined by conflict. Criterion is renowned for its dedication to preserving important classic and contemporary films from around the world. Their releases often include restored visuals, insightful commentaries, and exclusive bonus materials that enrich viewers' understanding of cinema history. The cast features Rade ?erbed?ija as Aleksandar Kirkov?a celebrated Croatian actor known internationally for roles in "Snatch," "Mission: Impossible II," and "Eyes Wide Shut." Katrin Cartlidge stars as Anne; she was an acclaimed British actress recognized for her performances in Mike Leigh's films such as "Naked" and "Career Girls." Labina Mitevska delivers a memorable performance as Zamira; she has since become one of Macedonia?s most prominent actresses with works like ?God Exists, Her Name Is Petrunya.? Director Milcho Manchevski received global acclaim for this debut feature?winning prizes at Venice Film Festival (Golden Lion) among others?and later directed notable films like ?Dust? and ?Willow.?
Actors: Grégoire Colin, Silvija Stojanovska, Gregoire Colin, Josif Josifovski, Boris Delcevski, Dejan Velkov, Kiril Ristoski, Mladen Krstevski, Dzemail Maksut, Labina Mitevska, Mile Jovanovski, Petar Mircevski, Rade Serbedzija, Katrin Cartlidge, Abdurahan Salja, Joe Gould, Rod Woodruff, Milica Stojanova, Phyllida Law, Peter Needham, Jay Villiers, Melissa Wilkes, Meto Jovanovski
Director: Milcho Manchevski, Nic Gaster
Producer: Cat Villers, Cedomir Kolar, Judy Counihan, Paul Sarony, Sam Taylor
Manufacturer No.: CCIN1749DVD
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